Fabian Ruiz completes incredible clean sweep as World Cup caps ‘perfect’ season

Paris Saint-Germain have hailed midfielder Fabian Ruiz after the Spain international completed one of the most dominant seasons in modern football, winning virtually every major trophy available for club and country – including the 2026 World Cup.

The French champions published a celebratory image of the 30-year-old in his Spain shirt, surrounded by all the silverware he lifted over the past campaign, accompanied by the caption: “WON IT ALL”. The graphic underlined the scale of a season in which Ruiz became the central figure in an unprecedented haul of titles.

World Cup triumph crowns historic year

Ruiz’s landmark campaign reached its peak when Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup, adding the sport’s ultimate prize to an already overflowing trophy cabinet.

The playmaker’s influence with “La Roja” has been growing in recent years, but this tournament confirmed his status among the game’s elite. His performances were instrumental as Spain navigated a demanding route to the final before overcoming an Argentina side led by some of the world’s top talents.

The World Cup victory did not stand alone. It was the final piece in a year in which Ruiz had already enjoyed sweeping success with PSG, turning his season into a story of near-total dominance.

Six major titles with PSG

Before heading off on international duty, Ruiz had helped Paris Saint-Germain to win:

– Ligue 1
– The Coupe de France
– The UEFA Champions League
– The Trophee des Champions (French Super Cup)
– The UEFA Super Cup
– The Intercontinental Cup

Claiming the Champions League and then following it up with the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup underlined PSG’s status as a global powerhouse – and showcased Ruiz’s importance at the heart of their midfield.

The club’s social media celebration of his achievements was a clear signal of how highly he is valued in Paris, presenting him as the embodiment of their most successful campaign on the European stage.

Unbeaten in 50 caps for Spain

Ruiz’s extraordinary year has also been marked by a remarkable international statistic: he has now reached 50 appearances for Spain without suffering a single defeat.

The unbeaten run is considered exceptional at this level and highlights his impact and consistency whenever he pulls on the national team shirt. It also reflects Spain’s resurgence as a force in world football, with Ruiz a constant presence in midfield during their recent revival.

Joining a select club of legends

Winning both the Champions League and the World Cup in the same calendar year has placed Ruiz in a very exclusive group of players.

In 2026 he was the only footballer to achieve this double, and his name now sits alongside a small group of greats who have previously managed the feat, including Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Roberto Carlos, Sami Khedira and Raphael Varane.

That company reinforces the historic dimension of his season, moving him beyond being simply a key figure for club and country into the realm of players whose careers define an era.

Ballon d’Or debate intensifies

Ruiz’s accomplishments have triggered an increasingly intense debate over his credentials for the Ballon d’Or.

Having combined individual excellence with a decisive role in securing the biggest trophies for both PSG and Spain, many observers now argue that his name must feature prominently among the leading contenders for world football’s most prestigious individual award.

With a World Cup, Champions League and domestic sweep all collected in the same year, Fabian Ruiz’s 2026 campaign is already being spoken of as one of the most complete seasons any midfielder has produced in the modern game – and one that could yet be crowned by the sport’s top personal honour.